I started my healing journey in 2006 .
I'm here to help YOU heal in all areas of life. Yes, I love to start off with hydration and then food and then work my way into other areas, if and when you're ready. If you're still trying to get hydration down, I'll meet you right where you are! You're invited to sign up for my Hydration Course
But if you're here to learn and grow in deeper subjects, I'm here for YOU that way, too.
Today, I'm digging into the ROOT of mercury in the mouth.
My Mercury Journey:
Back in 2006, I heard about amalgam fillings containing mercury, so I searched for a dentist to have them safely removed and stopped after having half of my mercury out. In 2024, I finally finished the process of getting the other half of my mouth done, and I am FREE of all mercury in my mouth now! If you have symptoms you're experiencing and can't find relief, this may be your answer, so let's go into this topic with an open mind. I know I sure did have to open my mind up to even process why mercury was put into my mouth as a little girl in the first place.
What is Amalgam?
"In dentistry, amalgam is an alloy of mercury used to fill teeth cavities. It is made by mixing a combination of liquid mercury and particles of solid metals such as silver, copper or tin." Google
"In dentistry, amalgam is an alloy of mercury used to fill teeth cavities. It is made by mixing a combination of liquid mercury and particles of solid metals such as silver, copper or tin." GoogleYou might actually know them as “mercury fillings” or “silver fillings.” Chances are, if you’ve ever had a cavity filled, it’s been filled with amalgam, which was one of the most commonly used tooth fillings for tooth decay.
What is mercury poisoning?
"Elemental mercury, if inhaled, can cause permanent lung damage and potential brain damage. Inorganic mercury can damage kidneys and cause blood loss. Organic mercury can damage your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Large amounts of mercury or long-term exposure can lead to death if not treated." Google
If you have these silver fillings, you have mercury in your body. Every time you chew, especially gum, it releases mercury. A filling that’s in your mouth for decades has a lot of time and many daily opportunities to release mercury into your tissues.
Mercury poisoning is typically not a health problem that occurs overnight. It takes time for mercury levels to build up in the blood. Naturally, mercury slowly leaves the body through urine, feces and breast milk. Mercury can be absorbed into your bloodstream. It can then travel throughout your body and penetrate the cells of various tissues and organs where it can remain stored up for years, which can cause symptoms that you may or may not realize are the result of mercury poisoning. Mercury serves zero purpose in our bodies, which means we ideally want to reduce our mercury exposure as much as possible.
What does this powerful poison of mercury do to your body?
Mercury is toxic and depresses immune function, making it difficult for the body to fight infections and cancer. Exposure of mercury can result in permanent damage to the brain and kidneys. Even small amounts can damage the heart, lungs, liver, pituitary, adrenals, blood cells, enzymes and hormones. It also displaces iodine, lowering thyroid function. Mercury attacks the nervous system and may be involved in autism, multiple sclerosis, ADHD and other nervous system problems.
What are symptoms?
Metallic taste in the mouth
Vomiting
Difficulty breathing
Bad cough
Swollen, bleeding gums
Heavy metals like mercury in Amalgam fillings are toxins that block hormone receptors causing hormone resistance which can lead to symptoms of fatigue, trouble adapting to stress, weight loss resistance, increased pain, trouble sleeping, brain fog, decreased libido, anxiety, depression, candida, autoimmune diseases, food allergies and irritable bowl syndrome.
There is a safe protocol to follow when removing the mercury from your teeth and the days following to safely excrete from your body in which I will be detailing in the future.
I'm here to equip, educate and encourage you on your health journey, no matter where you are at. This may be rooted too deep for you now and that is ok, but I know some of my ladies are ready to hear about mercury exposure.
Sending all my love and prayers to you on your health journey, no matter where you're at.
I learned some VALUABLE information in 2006 and just realized that now we're reaping the benefits of it, so I want to share this information with you. My children were not born yet, an infant, a toddler and a 6-year-old back when I learned what you eat effects your teeth. I grew up going to the dentist and having cavities every single time. I wanted a different life for my children, so I started learning about health and what food could do for the development of their teeth.
Do you want to keep your teeth healthy and try to prevent cavities?
Of course, you do! Who wants to go through tooth pain or work done at the dentist? No one.
I believe that improved nutrition is the ultimate answer to dental problems.
We need to eat foods that will be nutritious and help strengthen our teeth and gums. Grass-fed meat, fish, whole grains, healthy oils and vegetables promote a healthy mouth, whereas refined sugars, devitalized flours and processed vegetable oils is a root of our dental problems.
If you want healthy teeth, you should begin by adopting a healthy diet!
Tooth decay, gum disease and impacted wisdom teeth and other issues are all indications of a lack of necessary nutrients in your diet.
If you would like to learn how you can nourish your mouth with foods from the grocery store, I would love to help you and have it trickle down into your family and the health of their teeth. You see, all four of my children have straight teeth and I attribute it to the nutrition they got when they were in the womb and growing up. I spent money on healthy foods instead of braces for them. All of them have nice, beautiful teeth.
I also bought them natural products for brushing and set clear guidelines at the dentist when they got their teeth cleaned.
What herbs can also impact your teeth?
Xylitol is one of the allies in helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Using xylitol candy, gum and/or toothpaste has been shown to reduce tooth decay because the cavity-causing bacteria that thrive on sugar can't survive on Xylitol.
Black Walnut and White Oak Bark are also two great herbal remedies for stronger and healthier teeth. Both have anti-cavity and antimicrobial properties and have been used to treat gingivitis, bleeding gums and loose teeth.
Essential oils are antiseptic and will penetrate tissue to reach bacteria lodged in deeper areas. They also encourage the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to improve the vitality of cells. We've used Clove oil and Olive oil to reduce mouth pain. It's also a disinfectant. Tea Tree oil is also used to stimulate circulation and fight infection.
I've used herbs and oils from Nature's Sunshine since 2006.
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Have you ever thought that nutrition and lifestyle can have an effect on your teeth?
I will be sending a series of mouth blogs, but in the meantime I hope you start hydrating and eating to bless your teeth.
I would love to help you restock your kitchen from the grocery store. If you would like a step-by-step guide to getting off sugar to help your teeth, you can find more here:
Smile, it lets your teeth breath,
Trim Healthy Lifestyle has taught me how to bake while keeping my blood sugar stabilized, my waistline slim, and without the feeling of being bloated and run down. I'd like to show you how it's done with this delicious carrot cake and cream cheese frosting. Your guests will have no idea it's healthy, sugar-free, and gluten-free.
I will even show you how I shaped the cake into a cross for an Easter celebration.
R's Carrot Cake is from Trim Healthy Future on page 280. Let's make it together.
Step 1 - Prep the carrots & batter
The star of the show in this cake is the carrot. Let's take a look at the benefits.
You can check out my blog and learn everything you need to know about carrots here:
Step 2 - Batter into pan
This is a 16X10 Pampered Chef pan
and what the batter looks like before it goes into the oven at 350.
Step 3 - Time to shape
I transfer the cake onto a serving board and let it sit for a while so it can drop out on its own. Because the cake is so thin, it was done in 25 minutes. The reason I chose this size pan is because it's Easter and I wanted to turn this into a cross. I don't have a cross pan, so my husband helped me create straight lines to create the cross shape. He has an excellent eye for this!
Step 4-6 - Shaping and Frosting the Cake
Next, I made Rashida's Cream Cheese Frosting from Trim Healthy Future on page 372. It is super easy to make and tasty with only four ingredients like cream cheese, maple flavoring, and THM sweetener that you whip up in your mixer.
Now I'll show you how I finished the cross and frosted the cake:
Have you tried hiding veggies in your cake before?
Trim Healthy Mama taught me all the tips and tricks to get my family to eat their veggies without even knowing it!
If you would like to learn more about baking in a healthy way, I also made the Coconut Cake from Trim Healthy Indulgence into a piano shape for my mother's birthday. You can check that out here!
If Carrot or Coconut cake doesn't interest you, you can check out my videos on making the Strawberry Cake from Trim Healthy Indulgence here!
If you would like to learn more about how to live a sugar-free life that can be full of sweet treats, eating every 3-4 hours, and slimming down, I have created a step-by-step course that will help you live a healthy and energetic life.
Sending all my love and blessings to you.
Let's talk about how to stay on plan during vacation! I love this topic, and I feel like I have mastered it since I've been doing it for eleven years!
My very first Trim Healthy Mama vacation was Christmas 2013, when I packed for six people for a road trip to a very cold trip to Mall of America in Minnesota! We always book a place with a kitchenette or kitchen, so I have access to a refrigerator and stovetop. I remember spending quite a bit of time in the kitchen ten years ago packing, so we could stay on plan the entire time. I made a lot of soups to keep us warm. Over time, I have gotten much faster packing, so I want to share all my tips and tricks. First, I want to say that I always stay on plan during vacation because I want to feel my best and have the most amount of energy, so that I can enjoy all the sightseeing without feeling bloated. I encourage you to do the same! Don't make it complicated and do the best you can and remember that it's always worth it!
What do you need to invest in on your THM journey?
My essential items for food storage are the following:
Cooler backpack
Cooler
Watch my video to see how I packed for a week's beach vacation for four.
Here is our food:
Let's start with hydration!
My favorite part of THM is the sippers because they keep me hydrated, energetic, and clear-minded and help curb my hunger. I don't leave the house without a sipper or two. I always make them in bulk for our long drives and while we are at our destination. First, I made ginger juice in my Vitamixer by adding a lot of fresh ginger to water. Then, I poured it into ice cube trays to freeze. After it's frozen, I put them in Ziploc bags. I like to use the cubes as ice packs in coolers and also for easy drinks. You can easily add ACV and a healthy on-plan sweetener to make GGMS ice cubes. All you will need is water to add to it for a healthy, anti-inflammatory drink. 
I also like to take mini sizes of ACV along.
I've been drinking spuice from the THM membership website for years and drink it daily as it has the most amount of superfoods in it of all the sippers. I don't want to miss a day while on vacation, so I made a gallon and stored it in a plastic jug to throw away, and so I don't risk the glass jars I use at home breaking. I left some space on the top, so I could freeze it, so it also doubles as my icepack in the cooler. 
My pink water bottles all have the Shrinker sipper in the to keep us awake on the 19-hour drive.
Next up is preparing healthy breakfasts and snack packs.
Oatmeal is a go-to since it's quick and easy and you can find hot water at any gas station or hotel. I added collagen, stevia, baobab, cinnamon, and a 1/2 cup of oatmeal in each zippie.
On the right, the zippies are for smoothies. I added a scoop of whey protein powder, collagen, stevia, and baobab for a quick smoothie. I love the Pina Colada, so I packed a whole bag of frozen pineapple. I am also a kefir girl, so I took my grains with me to have kefir smoothies every day. The beach, sunshine, and smoothies go so well together!
I really like to make all the food ahead of time, so I can relax and enjoy my vacation time. I also like to take my own protein and food with me because I can get it cheaper at home. I don't mind buying fresh fruits, fish, and veggies while gone.
I did this trip very simply, by grilling meat poolside, sipping on my drinks, and enjoying fresh fruit and veggies.
This time, it all fit in one cooler, my backpack cooler, and a bag.
Here is another vacation packing video for an on-plan vacation road trip:
If you would like to learn more about the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle, I have a step-by-step guide for you!
Firm Foundation will teach you everything you need to know about how THM works and how to incorporate it into your daily lifestyle!
You can check it out here:
Blessings,
Are you looking for a good detoxifier and cleanser?
Let me introduce you to the king and queen of greens -- Moringa and Spirulina.
What is Moringa?
You can buy these two superfoods separately or buy Trim Healthy's version called Dynamic Duo.
If you have a hard time eating your greens or just want to amp up your health, I suggest this Dynamic Duo superfood powder.
Let's look at all the benefits of this duo.
If you're interested in healing in any of the areas above, I encourage you to buy organic moringa and spirulina.
On the back of the Dynamic Duo bag is a super fast and surprisingly tasty drink called Sweet N Easy Greens Drink using a nut milk and water.
How do you use this powder?
First up, let's give you an all-day sipper to keep you hydrated.
Are you tired of eating your greens and not in the mood for a salad?
Do you need an elixir to help with weight management or a metabolism boost?
Let me introduce you to a green, creamy slightly sweetened drink!
Earth Milk Sip
TH cookbook, page 402
Trim Healthy Mama original book page 425
There are two versions, the one on the left is the original recipe and the one on the right is the chocolate version.
How about a hot fuel pull drink?
I think the Dynamic Duo works great in this drink.
A cold fuel pull drink is the Super Swig.
Next up, Smoothies!
Hiding the greens powder in your smoothies is also an excellent way to get it in.
Serene created a smoothie that uses a tablespoon of the greens powder.
This is Serene's Bid Dween Smoothie.
Let's move on to some green treats!
Are you wondering what the two green balls were?
My favorite superfood treat to make is Greenie Meanies because they are packed full of healthy goodness, super fast to make and are tasty.
These treats come from Trim Healthy Future and there are two S versions and one E version.
Let's make the E version above.
The bottom of this pan is the S version of Greenie Meanies using unsweetened coconut flakes. These freeze well and also are great to keep in the refrigerator for a quick snack or dessert.
Another dessert is Mint Chocolate Chunk Skinny Truffles from the Trim Healthy Cookbook on page 385.
I love to include greens in every meal and the Dynamic Duo makes it easy to do that.
Are you ready to give it a try?
If you have any questions about eating healthy, balancing your blood sugar or getting more greens and superfoods into your diet, I'm here to help you.
Green all day,
